Articles by Supplied

Cook Islands discusses statehood with New Caledonia

Wednesday 28 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National, New Caledonia, Regional

Prime Minister Mark Brown met with President of New Caledonia, Louis Mapou, this week to strengthen support and discuss future collaborations.

Pet Talk: Basic care and hygiene for your pets

Wednesday 28 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk

Taking care of a pet is a rewarding experience, but it also comes with responsibilities. Ensuring your pet is healthy, clean and comfortable is essential for their well-being, writes Dr Rose Hasegawa, medical director Te Are Manu Vet Clinic.

Cook Islands participate in regional conference on anti-corruption

Wednesday 28 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands Public Service Commissioner, Carl Hunter, joined over 400 delegates from across the region at the Australian Public Sector Anti-Corruption Conference (APSACC) held in Darwin, Australia, late last month.

Kata: Water users

Tuesday 27 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Round five delivers exciting matchups and surprises

Tuesday 27 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Last weekend's round of matches in the 2024 Rarotonga Football Season featured thrilling games across all divisions.

Michael Tavioni BEM: Call for accountability in Government and MPs travel expenses

Tuesday 27 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

In a recent issue of Cook Islands News, the government’s travel expenditure for the last financial year was published and I for one really appreciated the opportunity to see the particular details of this, writes Michael Tavioni BEM.

Cook Islands and Marshall Islands discuss key regional issues

Tuesday 27 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, Marshall Islands, National, Regional

Prime Minister Mark Brown met with the President of the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Hilda Heine in the margins of the 53rd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders meeting in Nuku’alofa, Tonga, yesterday.

Kata: Commonwealth club

Monday 26 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letter: $100m water system ‘fails to deliver’

Monday 26 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Do we have a water crises, or are we suffering the after-effects of Idiotic Decisions in Crises?

Kata: Ministers travel

Saturday 24 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Football’s round one competition culminates with exciting fixtures

Saturday 24 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

As the first round of the 2024 Rarotonga Football Season draws to a close, today’s fixtures promise an exciting conclusion. Avatiu FC will host Titikaveka FC at Aretere Park while Puaikura FC and Matavera-Ngatangiia FC will face off at the CIFA Complex in Matavera.

Court briefs

Saturday 24 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Court, National

Justice of the Peace Vania Kenning presided over a number of matters at the Criminal Court in Avarua on Thursday.

Kata: International conference

Friday 23 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Church: Trusting God’s timing

Friday 23 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

God uses trials and challenges to stretch us to our limits. It is his way of allowing us to discover our own strengths, writes Kayla Kaimarama-Willie of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Letter: Wigmore Falls fee questioned

Friday 23 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Interesting to see that new access fee sign at the entrance to the Wigmore/Papua falls road. The last time the “Landowner” did this, the reason/justification was that the funds raised would be used to upgrade the road to the falls.

Kata: Chiefly title dispute

Thursday 22 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Tupapa Maraerenga takes on Nikao Sokattak in midweek clash

Thursday 22 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Tupapa Maraerenga prepares to take on Nikao Sokattak at CIFA Complex today, with the U15 Boys match kicking off at 4pm, followed by the Senior Women’s clash.

Letter: The Court’s role in title disputes

Thursday 22 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I would like to respond to Te Tuhi Kelly’s recent letter/article in the Cook Islands News headed “Traditional title dispute’.

Kata: ToTatou Vai costs

Wednesday 21 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Rarotonga Football Season enters final week of round one competition

Wednesday 21 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

As the 2024 Rarotonga Football Season head into the fifth and final week of round one matches, the excitement builds as the competition wraps up its first phase.